DVLA Faces Critical Decisions on 830,000 Medical Driving Licences Friday, April 24, 2026 dvla licences medical numberplates legislation enforcement government fraud vehicles regulation The Labour government has announced new regulations concerning number plates and medical driving licences amid ongoing scrutiny of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) processes. Each year, the DVLA makes … Read More
UK Energy Bill Rule Changes Empower Ofgem to Hold Executives Accountable Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ofgem energy regulation uk bonuses consumers reforms electricity accountability government The UK government is implementing landmark reforms to strengthen energy regulation, granting Ofgem—the country’s energy price cap regulator—enhanced powers to hold energy company executives personally accountable. Under these … Read More
Drivers Face Nearly 48,000 Private Parking Tickets Daily as 13 Million Issued in Nine Months Sunday, April 19, 2026 parking tickets private drivers fines rac regulation dvla fuelprices uk British motorists are being hit with an alarming average of almost 48,000 private parking tickets every day, according to new figures. Between April and December last year, private parking management companies issued … Read More
Midlands Planners Could Lose Authority Over Major Development Decisions Saturday, April 18, 2026 warwick planning appeals development council approval regulation localauthority inspections specialmeasures Warwick District Council is on the brink of losing control over significant planning decisions after a notable number of its refusals were overturned on appeal. According to central government guidelines, if more than 10 … Read More
New Solihull Padel Courts Apply for Alcohol Licence Monday, April 13, 2026 solihull padel alcohol licence purepadel licensing community safety business regulation Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council … Read More
Apple Introduces Mandatory Age Verification for UK iPhone Users Thursday, March 26, 2026 apple iphone uk ageverification onlinesafety ofcom childprotection privacy technology regulation Apple has rolled out a new update requiring millions of iPhone users in the UK to prove they are 18 or older before accessing certain services. This mandatory age verification aims to protect young people from harmful content … Read More